MPC3004 Wifi connecting

[GeorgeBest]

[copier tech]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

Bit more info needed.

When you say connecting via wifi, are you using the SOP panel or the optional WIFI kit?

Turn on DHCP in interface settings & re-add the device.

[GeorgeBest]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

Using the SOP here. DHCP settings are on.
Next week getting a MPC3003 with an optional WIFI - kit.
So now testing it on an MPC3004 with SOP.
Is there a difference?

Bit more info needed.

When you say connecting via wifi, are you using the SOP panel or the optional WIFI kit?

Turn on DHCP in interface settings & re-add the device.

[slimslob]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

If by optional WIFI - kit you mean the internal option that Ricoh sell for a few hundred, you are wasting money. Just purchase an AP repeater such as TP-Link N300. Only $16.97 Amazon Prime, $29.99 List.

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[Oze]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

Using the SOP here. DHCP settings are on.
Next week getting a MPC3003 with an optional WIFI - kit.
So now testing it on an MPC3004 with SOP.
Is there a difference?

As Slim said.
Save your cash on the wifi kit..!!!
Buy a cheap wifi extender...connect the machine to it via ethernet cable and configure the extender for the customer's network.
There are literally DOZENS of threads at these forums asking the same question as you.
Maybe do a search in future eh?
It might help you avoid those red cards you seem to like hoarding

[copier tech]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

As Slim said.
Save your cash on the wifi kit..!!!
Buy a cheap wifi extender...connect the machine to it via ethernet cable and configure the extender for the customer's network.
There are literally DOZENS of threads at these forums asking the same question as you.
Maybe do a search in future eh?
It might help you avoid those red cards you seem to like hoarding

This all depends on your budget, personally I always go for the Ricoh wifi kit, yes its expensive but you get full support.

The 3rd party kits are a messy looking kit dangling from the copier & any issues you have to troubleshoot yourself.

But hey i'm a main dealer Ricoh we always go for the best option.

[jonhiker]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

Your wireless router is giving out a different IP than the cabled LAN. That looks like a comcast router IP address.
I have used both the extender and the Ricoh wireless card, prefer the extender.

[slimslob]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

This all depends on your budget, personally I always go for the Ricoh wifi kit, yes its expensive but you get full support.

The 3rd party kits are a messy looking kit dangling from the copier & any issues you have to troubleshoot yourself.

But hey i'm a main dealer Ricoh we always go for the best option.

You need to get yourself up to date on what is available as far as access point hardware. Most current ones do not hang from the machine, they plug into the AC outlet. They are quick to setup with your laptop and if you add a 5 port work group switch you can connect other devices to the network. With the price of them you can afford to keep a spare in case one fails.

I haven't looked at Ricoh's interfaces lately but the last time I did they still only supported WEP even though the more secure WPA had been out for a number of years.

[jonhiker]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

You need to get yourself up to date on what is available as far as access point hardware. Most current ones do not hang from the machine, they plug into the AC outlet. They are quick to setup with your laptop and if you add a 5 port work group switch you can connect other devices to the network. With the price of them you can afford to keep a spare in case one fails.

I haven't looked at Ricoh's interfaces lately but the last time I did they still only supported WEP even though the more secure WPA had been out for a number of years.

They support both WEP and WPA.

[Oze]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

This all depends on your budget, personally I always go for the Ricoh wifi kit, yes its expensive but you get full support.

The 3rd party kits are a messy looking kit dangling from the copier & any issues you have to troubleshoot yourself.

But hey i'm a main dealer Ricoh we always go for the best option.

Slim and I were talking about a Wireless Range Extender.
Belkin,TP Link and others make these and they work as well as the wifi kits and are relatively cheap (around $40 AUD).
I've used them many times and setup is a breeze.
The added bonus is that,unlike the official kit,with a range extender the customer gets the benefit of it being...ummm....an extender.
Meaning the range of their wifi is vastly improved.

[sandmanmac]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

There are literally DOZENS of threads at these forums asking the same question as you.
Maybe do a search in future eh?
It might help you avoid those red cards you seem to like hoarding

Hahaha....that's hilarious Oze!.

Check his history, there are 2 things George will never do:
1: His own Research
2: Thank people for their efforts

Result: Red cards & ignore list

[Mark Bbb]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

Hahaha....that's hilarious Oze!.

Check his history, there are 2 things George will never do:
1: His own Research
2: Thank people for their efforts

Result: Red cards & ignore list

George who?

[copier tech]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

George who?

[Mark Bbb]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

Yeah, and you know what... the BEST things in live come for free....

[mikadonovan]

Re: MPC3004 Wifi connecting

From Ricoh. It's an old document, but the basics still apply. Notice the stuff underlined in red.